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I just downloaded and installed the latest Komodo IDE from ActiveState. I also learned the Komodo IDE is now FREE for everyone. It’s interesting to note that when I checked … Continue reading ActiveState Komodo IDE 12.0.0
Git is one of the best version control systems for tracking and managing changes to your source code. Some programmers know enough to get by but proficiency with git may … Continue reading Version Control: git help -a
I just downloaded and installed Oracle’s latest version of Java (SE 12) as released on March 19, 2019. It may be a bit of chore for some to continue updating … Continue reading Oracle’s Java SE 12 – Released
Background: “What language should I learn?” is one of the more commonly asked questions by those who are new to the world of programming. Of all the languages that wax … Continue reading Tcl/Tk – The Magic of Strings (Part I)
The greatest fears of some are often revealed in their reactions to, and critique of, others. When they attempt to diminish and trivialize your skills and abilities or those of … Continue reading Misery Loves Company
Some programming languages such as Assembler, C, Java, and Tcl/Tk have literally been in existence for decades. Before the digital era gave us eBooks, websites, and online tutorials, hardcopy or … Continue reading Programming, Books, and Broken Links
Writing a custom application for a specific company is often easier to do since we have access to their computers, networks, servers, and available resources. If we’re writing an app … Continue reading The Search for SQL Servers
The Linux / Docker platforms are just one of the core targets of Microsoft’s recent release of SQL Server 2017. This release also introduces a number of new powerful and … Continue reading SQL Server 2017 Released
“Be careful who teaches you.” Following the typical setup instructions for Python could cause unforeseen problems in the long run. If you’re not careful, you may expose Python and it’s … Continue reading Virtual Environments – A Python Best Practice
Performance Matters Python is a very popular programming language that can be used to create a vast array of diverse applications. As a scripting language, Python applications do not execute … Continue reading Lean Code – Python 3
I seldom encounter “.tar” files when working on my Windows machines, however, they do appear on occasion. I’m currently working on a project to integrate EDI with our ERP system … Continue reading “.tar.gz” – Unpacker 1.1.14.24
“Use the Index Luke” is the free to read on-line version of the book “SQL Performance Explained“. If the book is free, why even mention the official “SQL Performance Explained” … Continue reading SQL Performance Explained